Roofing services in Southampton
Installation, repairs and maintenance for flat, pitched, tile and slate roofs on homes and commercial properties across Southampton.
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Whether your roof has been damaged or you simply want to keep it in good condition, CAWS Carpentry & Building provides roofing services in Southampton for homes and commercial properties. We handle installation, repairs, replacements and maintenance.
A failing roof can lead to damp and other problems inside, so it matters who you trust with it. No two roofs are the same, so we tailor the work to yours. We can plan the whole roofing project from start to finish or, if you prefer, work alongside a team you already have in place. Our work is accredited by the Federation of Master Builders, FENSA, the Federation of Small Businesses and Checkatrade.
Established
Founded by Ryan Caws in West End, Southampton
Combined experience
In the building and carpentry trades
No hidden extras
The price we quote is the price you pay
Trade accreditations
Checkatrade · FENSA · FMB · FSB
Flat roofs and extension roofing
A flat roof has a pitch of up to 10°, so it looks almost level. Flat roofs are common on commercial properties and need regular care. We repair flat roofs damaged by problems such as standing water, maintain them with regular inspections for leaks, and install new ones.
If you are adding an extension, we can build the roof as part of the job. As builders and carpenters we handle the extension inside and out, and create a durable, structurally sound roof that is fully insulated and protected from the weather. We can look after its ongoing maintenance too.
New pitched roofs
A pitched roof is any roof with a pitch of over 12.5° and up to 85°, and it is the most common roof on houses in Southampton. For a new build we can design and build the pitched roof from scratch, insulation included, and we also replace existing roofs that are past repair. At the first consultation we set out the options for your home and agree a convenient date to start.
Slate is a natural product and tile is manufactured, so each needs a slightly different method to maintain and repair. Our team knows the difference and how best to maintain, repair or install both.
Roof repairs
We repair pitched and flat roofs on Southampton homes and commercial buildings, whether they are slate, tile or concrete. We start by finding out what type of roof you have and what seems to be wrong, and may arrange a site visit to pinpoint the problem before we explain it to you.
We then come back on a convenient date to carry out the repair, matched to the roof’s material so it stays structurally sound and looks as it did before. On a commercial flat roof, that means a lasting repair that lets water drain off properly. We check the work thoroughly before we clear the site.
Chimney & lead work
Lead flashing around the sides, front and back of a chimney keeps it watertight. Changes in temperature make materials expand and contract until cracks appear, so we inspect your flashings first, then repair them or fit new ones. We can also install lead trays.
Older chimney stacks often suffer from loose mortar. We re-bed or re-point stacks in Southampton, install or remove chimney pots, and can lower a stack if that suits your plans.
- Chimney repairs and re-pointing
- Chimney pots fitted or removed
- Chimney stacks lowered
- Lead flashings repaired or renewed
- New lead trays
Roof refurbishments
Where a roof has simply worn down over time, we can refurbish it and bring it back to good condition without replacing the whole structure. Whatever we are doing on your roof, we keep disruption to a minimum and keep you updated on progress.
- Flat roofing
- Extension roofing
- New pitched roofs
- Tile and slate roofing
- Chimney and lead work
- Roof refurbishments
Roofing across Southampton and nearby
Southampton's roofs range from slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces to clay and concrete tiles on interwar and post-war homes, and each ages differently. Older slate roofs often need nail-fatigue repairs or re-slating, while chimneys and lead flashings on terraced streets are a common source of leaks. Being close to the coast, roofs in the city also take their share of winter storms, so we see a steady flow of repair work as well as new roofs.
Also covering
- West End
- Our office in West End means we can get to a leaking roof nearby quickly and make it safe.
- Bitterne
- On Bitterne's interwar semis, the hipped tiled roofs and shared chimney stacks are where most repair calls come from.
- Hedge End
- Flat roofs over garages and extensions are common on Hedge End's newer homes, and they are often due for replacement after a few decades.
- Totton
- Totton's post-war houses mostly have concrete tile roofs, which can need re-bedding of ridge tiles and new underlay as they age.
- Romsey
- Roofs on older Romsey buildings may be clay tile or slate, and matching the original materials is important in the conservation area.
- New Forest
- Re-roofing in the National Park can need approval for the materials used, so we confirm what is acceptable before ordering tiles or slate.
A typical roofing project in Woolston, Southampton
- The home
- Woolston has its share of dormer bungalows, where the roof slopes, dormer cheeks and flashings all need to stay watertight together.
- What's usually wanted
- Owners usually call us about a leak around a dormer or tiles that have slipped after a stormy spell by the river.
- How we'd approach it
- We inspect the roof from scaffold or a tower, find where water is getting in, and replace damaged tiles, felt and lead flashings to match the existing roof. Where several areas are tired, we price a partial or full re-roof so the owner can compare options.
- The result
- A dry, sound roof and dormer that the household no longer has to worry about in bad weather.
Built across Southampton & Hampshire.
Extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, lofts and carpentry — real projects by our team. Drag or use the arrows to explore.
A flat-roofed rear extension with three roof lights bringing daylight into the new kitchen and living space, finished with a slate-paved terrace.
A remodelled house seen from above, with a new slate roof, dormer and roof lights over the rear extension.
New roof timbers going up under a temporary scaffold roof, keeping the house protected during the work.
A chalet-style house with a new slate roof, gable dormers and a resin driveway.
Brickwork and roof reconstruction in progress, with scaffolding and new timbers in place.
Tell us about your project.
Call us or send a few details and we’ll come straight back to you. We never turn an enquiry away — from a garden wall to a full extension.
- Office023 8047 1052
- Mobile07939 217974
- Email[email protected]
- Office47 Holly Gardens, West End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3RU